Award

Lightwave Vector Network Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2023 at 12:48

Award Notice
Tender

05 Jun 2023 at 07:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Lightwave Vector Network Analyser in the amount of £732,308.25. The procurement process was classified under CPV code 38434000 for Analysers. The contract was awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited. The tender was an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on July 7, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from August 4, 2023, to December 3, 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the opto-electronic industry or dealing with high-frequency components, to engage in supplying the required equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. The University of Southampton, as the buying organisation, has facilitated the tender process for the Lightwave Vector Network Analyser. Businesses in South East England can benefit from this contract, aiming to enhance research capabilities in the field of opto-electronics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lightwave Vector Network Analyser

Notice Description

This purchase is for an opto-electronic (lightwave) network analyser and is part of a project that aims at establishing an open experimental facility for the UK research community that will enable its users to characterise the bandwidth of their photonic components and circuits up to very high frequencies. The new facility will enable the high speed characterisation of components and circuits that convert electrical signals into optical signals, optical signals into electrical signals as well components that have electrical inputs and outputs or optical inputs and outputs. This allows testing of for example optical modulators, photodetectors, transmitter modules, receiver modules, etc. The frequency range that the equipment will be capable of is such that a deeper understanding of components and circuits will be gained, allowing development of components that can serve future application requirements in optical data communications and beyond. How to obtain Tender Documents: The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Ted by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - Documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Note that the return documents Tenderers must submit with their tender response are: - File 6 - Compliance and Selection Requirements; - File 7 - Qualitative Response Requirements; - File 8 - Commercial Response Requirements; and - File 9 - Additional Response Requirements For clarification requests, please use the table provided in File 3 - Invitation to Tender Schedules and submit the document via the Correspondence function. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the full tender document set. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decide to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, further information on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Sender list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de0f8880-e76a-4e1c-9284-69e8393c6d0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96976d2b-5ad0-429e-993a-500fb1d2352b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£733,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£732,308 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2023 - 3 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Amy Taylor
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380591656

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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